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Warning module on rear approaching cars

US6710710B1 · kind B1 · utility

3Cited by
6References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 2002
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/324
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A warning module for rear approaching cars aims at providing dual effects of safety and warning for passengers and the rear approaching cars. The module include a rearview mirror installed on a car door of a car to enable the passengers to see the rear approaching cars in a selected angular range and decide whether to open the car door. A warning light is also mounted onto the car door. The warning light includes a rear light face and a side light face for generating light when the car door is opened to alert the rear approaching cars, and to ensure the safety of the passengers and safe driving of the rear approaching cars.

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